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Played on triple j Played on digital radio The Cactus Channel Emanuel Ciccolini (2011)   Rate

This is some sinister, high-octane car chase funk. Think of the getaway scene in a heist movie set in Napoli circa 1974 and you get the idea. Ciao!

rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

Sooo much funk. So little time.


07 Aug, 2012



Played on triple j The Cactus Channel Budokan (2011)   Rate

Let’s not beat around the bush, this is makeout music. If teenage pimping on a waterbed was a song, it would be this song. The lowdown tempo and fat drums take it where it needs to go. Who knew teenagers could do it this slow?

rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

Smooth baked-not-fried soul. I feel pregnant.


07 Aug, 2012



Played on triple j Played on digital radio The Cactus Channel Pepper Snake (2010)   Rate

One of our originals that will feature the A side of our debut 45 coming out on HopeStreet Records in January 2010!

rating: 3/5  3/5 3/5 3/5 3/5 3/5

Big, fun, tight sound! I would love to see this live! Nice work.

triplej
09 Aug, 2011


rating: 4/5  4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5

wow i am totally watching `mad men' in my cool 60s dress dancing to this - love it bring on the vintage revival

triplej
05 Aug, 2011


rating: 4/5  4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5

Cool old skool funk track. If you're a fan of acts like The Dap Kings then check this out. A great up and coming local act.

triplej
03 Jun, 2011


rating: 4/5  4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5

I freaking love this song. Solid musicianship, awesome grooves... can't believe these guys are still in high school! Radtastic!

triplej
09 Feb, 2011


rating: 4/5  4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5

Love it! Killer rhythm section, great energy, organic and fun. I'd love to see these guys live. (ANDY STRACHAN - DRUMS)

guest
17 Aug, 2011


rating: 4/5  4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5

A smooth and groovy jazz instrumental. There is a really lively vibe that makes you want to get and dance, or at least nod your head along. At the same time there's a heap of interesting things going on in the background that makes you want to keep coming back to discover more! Great work!

superuser
13 Aug, 2011


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

Damn funky and loose/tight as hell. Just the way it's supposed to be.


07 Aug, 2012


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

sickest song ever loving how different and upbeat this style is!


19 Oct, 2011


rating: 4/5  4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5

Just heard this track played on unearthed bout 11:30pm Friday. Great work! Neat horns, talented bass.


07 Oct, 2011


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

This is a five star track that would be at home on an El Michaels affair ep or daptone release. Laid back, cool and easy, its the type of track that gets under your skin and takes a hold of you somewhere deep inside with a blaxploitation turnaround in the middle that keeps you screaming for more.


29 Sep, 2011


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

Can't stop Tapping my pen to this song, It seems like I've been listening for hours......Wait I have it's on repeat!


08 Sep, 2011


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

Just like the description.. Raw and Funky! I'm hearing this as the intro to a Tarantino movie...


31 Aug, 2011


rating: 4/5  4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5

Overtones of cat empire, but a great big band sound with the horns as lead. Keep up the old school sound. it works


29 Aug, 2011


rating: 4/5  4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5

You guys should have won, unlucky. but great stuff!


24 Aug, 2011


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

Can you guys email me some of that FUNK.... delicious, i just wanna BORAT dance to this tune!


23 Aug, 2011


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

FUNK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


20 Aug, 2011


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

Tasty real-deal funk. Authentic sounding rhythm guitar with in your face bass, and locked in drums. The Crusaders would love you guys. I love you guys. Loose horns add the seasoning to a very edible dish. And by loose I mean tight, but not too tight. So much fun.


20 Aug, 2011


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

Absolutely shakes away any nasty reptiles by the ground reverbs to the intensely funky beats. Instantly puts me in the happy zone. Can't wait for more!


19 Aug, 2011


rating: 4/5  4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5

HEY, its the guys who opened for Cat Empire! - was my first reaction, my second reaction was: THIS IS AWESOME. Having seen you guys live, I can only say positive things. You have a great vibe, and even greater music!


18 Aug, 2011


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

refreshing and upbeat, congratulations.


18 Aug, 2011


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

Cool!


18 Aug, 2011


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

Bangin' track guys - can't believe you guys in high school!


18 Aug, 2011


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

Is this tight soul jam a product of a band of hip, cool tunesmiths from New York, Detroit, or Philadelphia circa 1970? No, it's a funky, spunky bunch of teenagers from Melbourne here and now in AD 2011. My mind is officially blown.


18 Aug, 2011


rating: 4/5  4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5

That was cool as, really has something different. maybe a little repetitive.


17 Aug, 2011


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

We love the funk! Awesome. Awesome. Awesome.


17 Aug, 2011


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

So groovy! You guys rock my jocks, Princes Hill churns out only the best!


17 Aug, 2011


rating: 3/5  3/5 3/5 3/5 3/5 3/5

not enough saxophone...


14 Aug, 2011


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

just makes me wanna bust out yo ! hahaha


13 Aug, 2011


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

So young and so good!


12 Aug, 2011


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

An average age of 16??? Unbelievable. That's decades of funk crammed into 2:30 of tightly-produced awesome. A floor-filler fer sure. What a gem and good luck with the Unearthed High comp, you are a standout with a big future. Testament to the sounds coming out of Melbourne at the moment.


10 Aug, 2011


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

My new favorite song. Just heard it today while driving to work and streaming JJJ and couldn't get enough. Good luck guys.


09 Aug, 2011


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

Some funky tunes.


09 Aug, 2011


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

irresitibly catchy. crazily so!


09 Aug, 2011


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

heeeeet! killer work guys, can't wait for a full length album


08 Aug, 2011


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

Herd it on the radio while I was getting out the car, had to get back in until that song finished.


05 Aug, 2011


rating: 4/5  4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5

Love these guys!


05 Aug, 2011


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

Saw them live opening for The Cat Empire. Awesome! Got me groovin'


15 May, 2011


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

total radness! diggin' the pepper snake....


08 May, 2011


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

Solid, catchy and so damn funky! Ive seen these guys many times and each time their audiences grows and grows. They're a passionate bunch and undeniably bursting with talent. CACTUS CHANNEL!


07 May, 2011


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

Dangerously good and so young! I'm sure these guys will only get better and the track is available on vinyl, very smoothe.


23 Feb, 2011


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

these guys are funky way beyond their years! this is only the beginning


06 Feb, 2011


rating: 5/5  5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

At such a young age, this band is definitely an inspiration to other young musicians. There truly is no limit existant with age. Keep making music, keep smiling and we'll keep dancing.


29 Jan, 2011